Arkansas coach John Calipari had a heart-to-heart with his Razorbacks team Saturday following a 69-61 loss at No. 8 Texas A&M in which he reinforced the importance of playing with confidence and made clear that the team -- despite a hard-fought effort in defeat -- should in no way be content with any sort of moral victory as the regular season nears an end.

The transition to Arkansas hasn't been easy for John Calipari. In his first season as head coach, the Razorbacks are 15-10 through their first 25 games—but are just 4-8 in the SEC. After losing a relatively close one to Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station,

Already on the men’s NCAA tournament bubble, according to ESPN’s Bracketology, Arkansas and first-year head coach John Calipari can ill afford any major missteps over the next few weeks. That’s what made a close 69-61 loss to No. 8 Texas A&M on Saturday so disappointing.

In his first season as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, John Calipari lasted 25 games before publicly calling out his players. On Saturday afternoon

John Calipari says Arkansas is running out of time to secure its NCAA Tournament spot, but he's hesitant to put pressure on his players.

Following Arkansas' loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, Razorbacks coach John Calipari lost his cool as his team continues to come up short. Here's more:

Texas A&M secured a crucial win over Arkansas, with Razorbacks head coach John Calipari commenting on the team's performance and future after close losses.